Birthstones

The origin of Modern Birthstones is deeply rooted in the Judaeo-Christian beliefs. The Breastplate of the High Priest of Exodous of the Old Testament became the basis of the present day Birthstones. It is known as the "Breast plate of Aaron" .The Jews believed that communication with Elohim [God] became easier when one puts on the same gems as the Breastplate. The Western Birthstone system is derived from the 1st century AD writings of Josephus and 5th century AD writings of St.Jerome, both of whom trace its origin to the Breastplate of the Hebrew High Priest.

List of Modern Birthstones

Month

Birthstones

January

Garnet

February

Amethyst

March

Aquamarine or Bloodstone

April

Diamond

May

Emerald

June

Pearl, Alexandrite or Moonstone

July

Ruby

August

Peridot or Sardonyx

September

Sapphire

October

Tourmaline or Opal

November

Topaz or Citrine

December

Zircon, Tanzanite or Turquoise

In ancient Indian astrology the position of the constellations and the Planetary System at the time of one's birth was a determining factor in the future course of events in one's life.Indian astrologers assigned different gem stones to the 12 Signs of the Zodiac,based on the metaphysical powers believed to be possessed by each stone.

List of Zodiac Gem Stones

Zodiac Sign

Period

Zodiac Stone

Capricorn

Dec22-Jan20

Ruby

Aquarius

Jan21-Feb21

Garnet

Pisces

Feb22-Mar21

Amethyst

Aries

Mar22-Apr20

Bloodstone

Taurus

Apr21-May21

Sapphire

Gemini

May22-Jun21

Agate

Cancer

Jun22-Jul22

Emerald

Leo

Jul23-Aug22

Onyx

Virgo

Aug23-Sept22

Carnelian

Libra

Sep23-Oct23

Peridot

Scorpio

Oct24-Nov21

Beryl

Sagittarius

Nov-22-Dec21

Topaz

According to ancient Indian beliefs there are nine planets including the Sun and the Moon, and each of these planets are associated with a gemstone. The nine jewels are referred to as Navaratne Jewels. [nava-nine,ratna-jewel]
Sometimes Jewelry is manufactured combining all the nine stones.

Navaratne Jewels

Planet

Gem Stone

Sun

Ruby

Moon

Pearl

Mars

Coral

Mercury

Emerald

Jupiter

Yellow Sapphire

Venus

Diamond

Saturn

Blue Sapphire

Rahu

Garnet

Ketu

Cat's Eye

Birthstones can also be chosen according to the day of the week ,one is born on. The seven days of the week are connected with seven planets of ancient times. These planets are the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus ,Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.

Birthstones according to the day of week one is born (Please find the day of the week you were born by filling the form below).